All reader reviews by Patsy S

Navajo Joe

Did well with our party of nine on a busy Saturday evening. Had to eat off the party menu but this was very good. The party starter bites were tasty and enough for us. The chicken for my fajita was tender (not chewy as often is in themed places). Apparently the sirloin is worth having too.

Margueritas are made from scratch and very good.

Wine is sensibly priced - a reasonable white for £16 and red for £18.

We payed £33 each. Good place for a group.

Monday, October 06, 2008
Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 7

The Rotisserie

Food is good and it is usually busy so it is best to to book. The staff are friendly but very inefficient when it is busy. I am not sure the kitchen can really cope with a full restaurant. Sat at 2010 and left at 2300 and this was on a Tuesday night. None of it was down to us. Check the bill as it is invariably wrong. This time we were charged for two extra set menus. Sometimes they miss off drinks. Gravalax, peri peri chicken and Belgian chocolate pudding is worth having from the set menu. If you want a steak, it is best to look beyond the set. The Rioja is a good choice for less than £20.

Friday, July 20, 2007
Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 3 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 7

Thai Square (Trafalgar Square)

As there was 8 of us, we chose 4 gold and 4 silver set menus at £29 and 23 respectively. The food was fresh and well seasoned though I thought a bit too heavyhanded with the fish sauce. The service was quick but not very thoughful. All the meat dishes were put on one end and the seafood ones on the other. Although there was enough food, they only dished out one heaped spoon of rice. When a new bottle of wine was brought out, the ones with the empty glasses were missed out. This happened several times. The waiting staff seemed rushed and there was a lot of leaning over to retrieve plates. It is certainly busy and very noisy so not somewhere to go for an intimate meal.

Friday, July 20, 2007
Overall rating
Food 7 | Service 4 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 4

Clarke's Restaurant

The no choice menu has gone but there is still a "Sally's Choice" which we went for. Food is fresh and expertly cooked. Service is spot on. Wine list has a good range. £175 for 1 x 3 course, 1 x 4 course, champagne to start, a bottle and half of wine.

Always worth a visit.

Friday, February 02, 2007
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8

Madhus

Back again on a very busy thursday evening in January. Food was excellent but service was patchy. Long wait between starter and main but that could be because of a big party in the adjoining room. A bit pushy with the drinks.

It is still worth going for the food.

Wednesday, February 01, 2006
Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 7

Clarke's Restaurant

Food and service cannot be faulted even though there was a large party downstairs. There was a slight problem with the main (it was luke warm) but this was recified straightaway. It is lovely to have the freshest of vegetables in mid January. The lamb was exquisite. I always love the chice of cheese. I have never had a problem with the no-choice menu here.

A bit pricey but worth it.

Wednesday, February 01, 2006
Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8